Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Hold the strand wrapped around the

the strand wrapped around the small brass button at the neck end in a u-shape and forming two rows

a palm branch at his feet

in addition to acting as a Temporary Flight Commander on May 10

RAFR Hendon on October 2

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Hold the strand wrapped around the(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type I (1849 1867). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse features a superimposed silver doubleheaded eagle, the reverse features a mother of pearl cross, measures 33. 8 mm (w) x 37. 3 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original triangular ribbon, light wear, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Type I decorations are denoted by a double headed eagle